Winery
Named after South Africa’s most iconic bay, which frames much of the country’s premium winelands, False Bay Vineyards was borne out of a desire to make ‘real’ wine affordable.
Back in 1994, long before founding Waterkloof – his biodynamic vineyard overlooking False Bay- Paul Boutinot came to the Western Cape to seek out and rescue grapes from old, balanced and under-appreciated vineyards. These treasures were otherwise destined to be lost in the large co-operative blends that were dominating South Africa’s wine industry back then.
Unusually for that time, Paul transformed those Cape gems into wines with a minimum of intervention: Wild yeast ferments, no acid additions…you know the drill. A familiar story to many ‘real wine’ lovers now, but back then he was swimming against the tide. Even today, making wine this way at the price-level is almost unheard of.
Today the ingredients remain the same for Waterkloof’s Cellar Master Nadia Barnard: Fantastic coastal fruit, old vines and wild yeast abound, with additions avoided.
A crisp, clean, and light white wine from the Western Cape (South Africa) with a flinty and mineral purity along with citrus, green apple, pear, and delicate tropical nuances. Extended aging lees create nutty and toasty notes with a delicate long finish. Crystalline Chardonnay form False Bay Vineyards is refreshing to drink on its own or with light appetizers. Available for deliveries within Metro Manila.
Grape Variety / Blend: chardonnay
Winery / Estate: False Bay Vineyards
Specifications
Basic | |
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Vintage | 2019 or 2020 or 2021 or 2022 or 2023 |
Product-Type | Wine |
Type | white |
Price Point | 751 to 1,000 |
Style | Crisp & Refreshing |
Blend/Grape Variety | chardonnay |
Volume | 750 ml |
Alcohol | 13.00% |
Terroir | |
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Country | South Africa |
Region | Western Cape |
Estate | False Bay Vineyards |
Appellation | Coastal Region |
Fermentation | Natural |
Wine-Making Process | Sustainable |
Food Pairing | |
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FOOD PAIRING: FISH | Seared |
FOOD PAIRING: CHEESES | Soft Creamy Cheeses (Cow, Sheep, Goat) |
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